Just as I was thinking of writing something about the profusion of online shelter magazines, along comes a
New York Times article on the subject. Perfect timing!
The print magazine world went into a tailspin a few years ago and a number of great magazines folded. The victims included
Met Home, which I had been reading for years; the short-lived but inspiring Blueprint from Martha Stewart; and everyone's favorite,
Domino.
Lucky for us readers, a number of entrepreneurial-minded bloggers started their own, based entirely online. While the magazines look like the print pubs, they have advantages that paper can't offer, including video extras and the ability to click on a link and go directly to the website of a featured retailer.
There are some drawbacks. Editing tends to be inconsistent (and since I'm an editor, I can't help but notice!). Because they don't have the financial constraints of traditional books (you know, the high cost of paper and printing), they tend to go on and on. And some of the fonts are difficult to read.
So, without further ado, here's a roundup of some of the best and most innovative online shelter mags:
